Setting Up and Using Networks | Dell 1526, 1525 manual

Device Manager

1Click Start , and then click Control Panel.

2Click Classic View on the menu on the left side of the Control Panel.

3Double-click Device Manager.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may open.

4Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens.

5Click the + next to Network adapters to list the utility that manages your wireless network card.

If a network adapter is not listed, you may not have a wireless network card.

If a network adapter is listed, you have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the wireless network card:

1Right-click the name of the network adapter.

2Click Properties.

The Order Confirmation for Your Computer

The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware and software that shipped with your computer.

Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem

1Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem.

2Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on page 83).

3Install any software required for your wireless router. Your wireless router may have been shipped with installation media. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer.

4Shut down your computer and any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through the Windows Vista Start button .

5Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 October NN491 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Using the Optional Camera Securing Your Computer 102 Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding Information How to set up my computer Go to support.dell.com, select your Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information Front View About Your Computer Analog microphone D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Information, see the documentation that came with your card About Your Computer Left Side View Hdmi connector Ieee 1394a connector Hard drive Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Right Side View USB connectors About Your Computer About Your Computer Back View Battery Air vents Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterWindows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Adjusting Brightness Using the Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Power Management BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery Health Using the Sleep Power State Configuring Power Management Settings Replacing the Battery Charging the Battery Storing a Battery Playing Media Using Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD DVD-Writable and Combo Drives Helpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component video adapter Component video cable Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video cable Hdmi Optional Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the Optional Camera Creating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings ExpressCards Using Cards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Memory Card Reader Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Blanks Secure Digital SD Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Page Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility Configuration Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area Dell Support100 Network Assistant DellConnectPC TuneUp 101 PC CheckUp Drive ProblemsClick Start →Computer 102 Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Optical drive problems103 Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 105 106 Error Messages 107 108 109 110 Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard Problems111 External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 114 115 Other software problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 116 117 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 118 Power Problems 119 Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 120 No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 121 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems122 123 If the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers 125 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 127 Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Windows Vista System Restore128 129 Creating a Restore Point 130 131 132 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 135 Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the computer 136 Removing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive137 Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover139 Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard140 141 Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard MemoryRemoving Memory Module 143 Replacing Memory Module 145 146 Subscriber Identity Module Optional Removing Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Cards147 148 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card Replacing Mini-Card Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM 149 Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw Remove the FCM Replacing the FCM Broadcom Media PC Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151 Replacing the Card Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 153 Traveling by Air Travel Tips154 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help155 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service156 AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit158 159 Contacting Dell 161 Specifications 162 Sdio 163 Hdmi 164 Wxga 165 166 167 168 169 170 Appendix Using the System Setup Program171 System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer Touch Pad Cleaning an Optical MouseMouse Media 176 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 178 Macrovision Product Notice 179 Glossary 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 Index 198 199 FCM. See Flash Cache Module 200 201 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 202 203 See also Mobile Broadband 204